Jonny
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| posted on 31-1-2007 at 22:38 |
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Light Wind Kite for the Summer?
Howzit bruis
Jus a quick question really askin for thoughts on a light wind kite for myself before the warmer weather arrives (wishful thinking).
I've got my 9m Trix which im loving and it does me from 15 up to around 30 knots. I was out on it in Cape Town a few weeks ago in 35
knots but it was a bit much. 15 knots is a tad bit light and takes a bit of hard work trynna stay upwind.
I've got an old 2003 12m Cabrinha C02 and the perfomance of the 9m Trix has made it obsolete really.
I was thinking a decent kite to go for would be an 06 kite around 13/14m kinda size which will cover me from 10 - 20 knts on those
light wind summer days. The other question would be 'bow' or 'C' kite for the light winds? The bow kites seem so efficient in light
winds especially an 06 Sonic 14m.
Oh yeah, I weigh 80 kg and I would be using a 140x40 board.
Any thoughts then guys
Jonny
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shem
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| posted on 31-1-2007 at 23:57 |
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Hey johnny glad yar liking the trix. I recon once you get real used to it, the trix will give you a bigger wind range than u think, but
your board size will vary that as well.
My 11meter sonic does me from 10-20 knots happily, well actually more like 10-30. However if I know its gonna be a steady 10 knots
constant I take out my 20 meter C kite, a caution spitfire. Its wind range is tiny and Im well over powered by 14 knots, but its there
for those summer days. Ive used a few big bows, (14 to 16m), and they certanly have bigger wind ranges so 20 knots is no probs, theyre
also better all rounders, but I recon for out right light wind sailing get a big C. Just remember your stuffed once it gets over 13-14
knots, hehehehe
Kite & SUP wales
Caravan decking wales
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mNeil
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| posted on 1-2-2007 at 11:30 |
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i agree with Shem cant beat big Cs for light winds
my 20 yarga is the nuts; have got an old 16 free (read 20ish)air ,known as the tractor, just needs me to bit of tape on a small tear;
yours for £50.
A KITE IS FOR LIFE!! THAT IS IF ITS A YARGA.
founder of storm'n Normans van club!
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justal
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| posted on 1-2-2007 at 11:38 |
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If you want a REAL tractor I've got a HUGE 18.1m FOne Mach One that you can make me an offer on. 
Al.
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shem
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| posted on 1-2-2007 at 12:10 |
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Thatd do it. Scary!!!!!!!!!!
Kite & SUP wales
Caravan decking wales
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justal
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| posted on 1-2-2007 at 12:32 |
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It's not that bad Shem.... As long as the wind doesn't get up and you have plenty of run off area!!!!
Al.
URL: Pixelwave Design - Website Design Wales
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Personal Weblog: A Simple Life of Luxury in West Wales
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mNeil
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| posted on 1-2-2007 at 14:19 |
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I agree with Shem again.....SCARY. a real tactor has brakes!!!! the only thing i remember those F1's doing easily is reversing out of
the wind window , very technical kite to TRY to fly.
A KITE IS FOR LIFE!! THAT IS IF ITS A YARGA.
founder of storm'n Normans van club!
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justal
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| posted on 1-2-2007 at 14:23 |
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I found it easy to fly, just a pain in the back (literally for me) to pump up as it is just SO big.
Al.
URL: Pixelwave Design - Website Design Wales
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Personal Weblog: A Simple Life of Luxury in West Wales
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kiteboardingcrazy
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| posted on 1-2-2007 at 16:39 |
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big kites
ive got a v4 25m for sale make me a offer
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kiteboardingcrazy
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| posted on 1-2-2007 at 16:40 |
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v4
it will get u up and planning if someone farts on the beach lol
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Fart Boy
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| posted on 1-2-2007 at 20:39 |
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I wanted a big kite for when I went to the Isle of Wight last year. Picked up strike 17m dead cheap in good condition which I used for
most of the week which it pulls real well and I can get loads of depower out of it.
Glad I did not spend much though as with all big kites you dont use them much.
As with Shem my 11 sonic takes me from around 12-30+ knots if I really want to push it in the gusts.
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